https://www.helenparkerdrabble.com/
I’m a lifelong explorer of social history, a weaver of factual family tales, and hold a diploma in counselling. Fascinated by psychological theory and the stori...ver máshttps://www.helenparkerdrabble.com/
I’m a lifelong explorer of social history, a weaver of factual family tales, and hold a diploma in counselling. Fascinated by psychological theory and the stories we develop to make sense of ourselves and our family, my original quest was to understand my Victorian grandfather, Walter Parker, born in 1885 in the English village of Upwell on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Walter migrated to Canada in 1907.
During my research, a transgenerational legacy of loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression unravelled. It revealed repeated patterns of behaviour that I too had unwittingly passed on. This discovery helped me understand my work’s focus. As a geneatherapist my mission is to share historical and current theories around mental health, psychology, and neuroscience to help you answer your question, ‘Who Do I Think You Were?’ so you can connect and deepen your understanding of your ancestors for the benefit of present and future generations.
It is through acknowledging and exploring these patterns that you can develop a deeper understanding of those who came before you and pass on a healthier legacy.
I believe family history doesn’t survive unless it’s in print, so I pondered how to share what I had learnt. Inspired by the few trailblazers, I set out to write an engaging and accessible book that would not only explore working-class life in an English village but could encourage other family historians to pass on what they have painstakingly discovered.
The best thing about publishing a book is connecting with readers who share a passion for family history, psychology, or mental health. So, I would be delighted if you sent me an email to say, ‘Hi’, or to share something you’ve discovered about your family. Alternatively, why not tell me of any interesting research you come across? My email address is: helen@helenparkerdrabble.com.
I hope to hear from you.ver menos